When it comes to talking and thinking, Twitter is the social hub. But, it may occasionally display us stuff that we do not want to view, such as a show spoiler or content that does not match our interests. So, how can you mute hashtags that promote such content? The following post will address any of your questions about muting and unmuting hashtags on Twitter by outlining the steps.
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Muting Hashtags on the Twitter Android App
Let’s go over how to mute hashtags on Twitter using your Android device:
1. On your Android device, launch the Twitter app.
2. At the bottom, tap the bell icon.
3. In the upper right corner, tap the settings icon.
4. Choose “Filters.”
5. Choose “Muted words” from the menu.
6. At the lower right corner, press the “+” button.
7. Next, one at a time, input the hashtag you wish to mute.
8. Select whether to mute this term in the timeline or notifications.
9. Also, indicate if this change in setting will effect all tweets or simply unfollowed users.
10. Select from 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, and forever for the Duration setting.
11. In the upper right corner, press the “Save” button.
Muting Hashtags on the Twitter iOS App
To mute hashtags on the Twitter iOS app, follow these steps:
1. On your iOS device, launch the Twitter app.
2. In the top left corner, tap on your profile image.
3. Choose “Privacy and settings.”
4. Choose the “Settings and privacy.” option.
5. Choose “Mute and block.”
6. Choose “Muted words” from the menu.
7. At the lower right corner, press the “Add” button.
8. Add the hashtag to be muted.
9. Change the settings and then click “Save” in the upper right corner.
Muting Hashtags on the Twitter Desktop Version
The above steps for muting hashtags on Twitter are only applicable to the mobile device interface. These do not apply to the Desktop interface since they are different. The methods below detail how to mute Twitter hashtags on a desktop browser:
1. Go to Twitter using your preferred web browser.
2. Choose “More” from the left navigation menu.
3. Choose the “Settings and privacy” tab.
4. Choose the “Privacy and safety” tab.
5. Choose “Mute and block” from the menu.
6. Choose the “Muted words” option.
7. At the upper right corner, press the “+” button.
8. Enter the hashtag to be muted.
9. Change the settings.
10. At the bottom, click the “Save” button.
How Can I Edit or Unmute a Twitter Hashtag?
You could change your mind about muting a hashtag after a while, or you might want to edit it to different options. Don’t be concerned; this reversal is possible on Twitter. This can be done in three ways: on your Android, iOS, or desktop device.
Unmute a Twitter Hashtag on an Android Device
Let’s go over the steps:
1. On your Android device, launch the Twitter app.
2. At the bottom, tap the bell icon.
3. In the upper right corner, tap the settings symbol.
4. Choose the “Filters” option.
5. Choose “Muted Words.”
6. Unmute or edit a hashtag by tapping on it.
7. Tap “Delete word” and “Unmute” to unmute. You can also change the settings if you like.
Unmute a Twitter Hashtag on an iOS Device
1. On your iOS device, launch the Twitter app.
2. In the top left corner, tap on your profile image.
3. Choose the “Settings and privacy” tab.
4. Choose “Privacy and security.”
5. Choose “Mute and block.”
6. Choose “Muted words” from the menu.
7. Choose the mute hashtag.
8. Tap “Delete word,” then confirm or change the settings.
Unmute a Twitter Hashtag on a Desktop Browser
Let’s go over the steps:
1. Open your preferred browser and go to Twitter.
2. Choose “More” from the left navigation menu.
3. Choose the “Settings and privacy” tab.
4. Choose the “Privacy and security” option.
5. Choose “Mute and block” from the menu.
6. Choose “Muted words.”
7. To unmute, click the muted symbol, which resembles a crossed-off speaker icon.
8. Click on the hashtag to edit it.
Some Additional Notes
- Twitter allows you to mute different kinds of data in your timeline and notifications in a variety of ways. As an example:
- You can also put the @ symbol in front of an account name to mute particular mentions of that account (but not the account itself).
- When you mute a word, you also mute its hashtag.
- Muting is not case-sensitive (“spoilers” and “SPOILERS” will both work), so you can use punctuation (“Hey, you!”).
- Twitter is making it easier to mute words, phrases, and other content outside of timelines and notifications. It was recently revealed that blocked or muted text will no longer be displayed in Event-based areas.
Commonly Asked Questions
When you mute a hashtag, the word and its hashtag are removed from your Twitter feed and alerts.
Twitter supports all languages and allows you to mute words in any language. There are 34 languages available while tweeting.
According to Twitter’s default settings, muted words remain muted indefinitely if the duration is set to ‘Forever,’ until you manually change this option or unmute the hashtag.
Conclusion
Muting a hashtag on Twitter is a simple technique. For each action, you must use the Twitter app or visit the Twitter website and follow slightly different instructions. You can also specify the duration of the mute and who it is muted from. On your mobile device and desktop browser, you can remove or edit muted words from the mute list by following slightly different instructions.
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